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Chemistry

Passive cooling coating from volcano beetles

The new material imitates the resistance properties of particular insects and cools itself thanks to the triangular microscopic structure Nature never ceases to amaze. Science is constantly trying to reproduce unique characteristics of certain species in the laboratory. The super glue inspired by…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry

New supercapacitor opens the door to wearable electronics

Researchers created a high performance, eco-friendly, economical and elastic supercapacitor that can be a strong driver for the development of wearable sensors Sensor technology is highly dependent on the development of microelectronics. The focus is on capacitors, which require high power density,…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Biology

Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by Leishmania tropica

Biosynthesis and characterizations of nanoparticles have become an important branch of nanotechnology. A novel biosynthesis route for Silver Nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) was attempted in the present study using Leishmania tropica the causative agent of cutaneous leishmaniasis in different countries,…

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Chemistry

New plastic for fishing nets degrades with light UV

The new polymer degrades when exposed to the UV rays of the sun and can solve the problem of marine pollution caused by abandoned fishing material One of the major causes of sea pollution is fishing activity. Every day, thousands of square meters of fishing nets are abandoned in the open sea…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry

Purdue, the new mussel-inspired super sticker

New underwater adhesive technology, based on a glue used naturally by sea creatures, could soon provide a safer adhesive option for industries ranging from biomedical to aerospace Nature is always a constant source of inspiration for researchers. From today, a new, non-toxic, mussel-inspired super…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Science

When will the Coronavirus emergency end? The DDI Lab study

Monitor confirmed data to predict the development of the Coronavirus pandemic and assess when the emergency will be finally overcome. This is a predictive analysis based on existing data: in this series of infographics from the Data Driven Innovation Lab, the SIR (susceptible-infected-recovered)…

Fabio Casciabanca